The Wilkes University ACS student chapter has continued to focus our attention on promoting chemistry in both the university and community through various activities and events. Through outreach events such as Women Empowered by Science (WEBS) and National Chemistry Week (NCW), we were able to encourage all age groups to get involved and develop a curiosity for science. Majority of our attention was directed towards helping students on campus transition into a hybrid style of education. This was done through our PowerPoint Presentation Night, where students learned how to create well organized and detailed powerpoints, and Chem CaFe, where general chemistry students were able to study and ask professors questions before their final exam events. We also continued to improve our presence on social media through online competitions like Make-a-Mole for Mole Day, to increase attendance and students’ interest in chemistry. We also had a button and sticker sale for students to show off that interest in chemistry with. Our chapter constantly improves itself through events and activities such as these so we can continue to spread awareness and promote interest in chemistry within the university and beyond.

Successful ACS student chapter at Wilkes University: Promoting chemistry through outreach and professional events

ACS Spring 2022

The official archive and repository for all ACS Meetings & Expositions abstracts and select posters or presentations.